10,000 Birds

APRIL 15, 2014

While in Mexico, up on the roof of a casa (where I was cooking something up) I saw a murmeration! One group is trying to make a better list of which species of birds to pretend to be doing something about vis-a-vis imminent extinction using a unique approach: Identifying the most genetically unique species. Also written up here.

Birds 185

Birds Bald Eagle Zoos Philippines 185

Critter News

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

The official human death toll stood at 181 from the weekend's deadly fires and authorities said it would exceed 200. While the scope of the wildlife devastation was still unclear, it was likely to be enormous, {Jon Rowdon, president of the rescue group Wildlife Victoria} said. The story says millions of animals may have died.

Koalas 100

Koalas Kangaroos Animal Rescue 100

Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

The Argument from Human Grain Shortage All of the clearly moral arguments for vegetarianism given so far have been in terms of animal rights and suffering. New moral vegetarianism, however, rests on moral arguments couched in terms of human welfare. It is argued that beef cattle and hogs are protein factories in reserve.

Vegetarian 40

Vegetarian Morals Meat Cattle 40

Animal Ethics

JANUARY 2, 2008

i) Do attend socially conscious circuses like Cirque de Soleil that exclusively feature human performers. (j) j) Donate only to Humane Charities that don't test on animals. A list of Humane Charities is available here. Wishing you a Happy Healthy Humane New Year! Free Fat-free vegan recipes can be found at Fatfree Vegan.

Rights 40

Rights Animal Cruelty Vegan Cruelty 40

Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 31, 2006

i) Do attend socially conscious circuses like Cirque de Soleil that exclusively feature human performers. (j) j) Donate only to Humane Charities that don't test on animals. A list of Humane Charities is available here. Wishing you a Happy Humane New Year! (h) Don’t attend circuses that contain nonhuman animal acts. (i)

2007 40

2007 Rights Animal Cruelty Cruelty 40